This is possibly the cover to a First Period Worcester 'Fence' pattern milk jug.
It is a domed lid with a a beautifully moulded flower finial with two leaves at
its stem base. The cover is decorated in underglaze blue 'Fence pattern' and
associated double blue lines around the rim of the cover. This lid dates from
c1780.

Size and Weight:

2" (55mm) max. diameter

slightly over 1¼" 34mm diameter of the inner flange which would fit
inside the jug

1oz (31 gms) in weight

(values are approximate)

Marks:

There is no manufacturer's mark

Condition:

Generally this Worcester cover is in good condition with no cracks or
restoration. The only imperfection are two tiny chips to the rim shown in the
pictures below and a tiny chip on the rim flange. There maybe a few very
tiny flea nibbles to the finial petals.

Description

Description

This is possibly the cover to a First Period Worcester 'Fence' pattern milk jug. It is a domed lid with a a beautifully moulded flower finial with two leaves at its stem base. The cover is decorated in underglaze blue 'Fence pattern' and associated double blue lines around the rim of the cover. This lid dates from c1780.

Year of Manufacture

c1780

Pattern

Fence Pattern

Condition (See main description for full details and pictures)

Generally this Worcester cover is in good condition with no cracks or restoration. The only imperfection are two tiny chips to the rim shown in pictures on the main description and a tiny chip on the rim flange. There maybe a few very tiny flea nibbles to the finial petals.

SOLD First Period Worcester cover (possibly to a sparrow beak milk jug), decorated with underglaze blue 'Fence pattern', with a moulded flower finial, c1780 SOLD